A kitchen island may seem a basic element in a new kitchen, but the choices and details can be overwhelming. What is the need for your kitchen island? What function must it provide? How large? What materials? How much storage? What aesthetic? What beep beep beep, blah blah blah. If this is where you start to zone out, then we can help.

Keep in mind how important contractors are throughout the kitchen remodeling process. Yes, dont forget how helpful a professional can be in jump-starting your project. As you’re planning, start gathering bids from contractors who can help you with all of your questions. Check out our database of contractors in your area who will help you get the kitchendown to that islandyou want.

In the meantime, here are a few great photos of kitchen islands. In such a multifunctional room, many choices as well as aesthetics abound. Dont get overwhelmed. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, take a deep breath, and start making notes on your kitchen island and other details. Check out these pictures to get you exactly what you want from your kitchen.

This vintage-inspired island features extra glassed-in storage as well as mahogany countertops. What a beautiful contrast to the darker wood throughout.

For those with extra space, double kitchen islands may be the way to go. And for a bit of contrast, the outer kitchen island’s rich brown countertop warmly offsets the center island’s white surface, as well as the marble kitchen backsplash. Lovely.

About the Author:

Dean Dowd
Dean has been the Chief Technical Officer of CalFinder since 2007. He commonly blogs about current remodeling trends online.